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Remembering the forgetten followers in a forgotten war

Sudan's civil war continues to rage after three years of devastating conflict and Sudan's two million Christians face particular peril. Yet this conflict is largely overlooked compared to other conflict zones. It seems to be a crisis too complex, too distant, and too African to hold the Western gaze. God sees, however, so let us pray for peace in Sudan and protection especially for Jesus' followers among the Sudanese.

5 min read Africa

A testimony of leading faithfully across oceans and cultures

Trizenia September is the first woman to serve as director on a GBA vessel. She prefers to not dwell on that but instead on that our realities do not define who we are and we need to build resilience. She says, being faithful in following Jesus with our whole heart and serving God well is every Christian's responsibility.

7 min read Africa
Churches may be full of believers but we are short on disciples

5 min read US & Canada

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Our children are exposed to unprecedented manipulation and violence online. How are parents to respond?

Exposed to unrestricted social media, our children can become paralyzed by their fear of all kinds of conflict, and as parents, we can become paralyzed in our own fear of guiding them toward peace. To combat false information, we need to teach our children the skills of critical thinking and media literacy.

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The dignity difference between Christianity and Islam

Islam and Christianity share more common ground than you might expect, but their answers to the deepest question about human value diverge in ways that matter. Living as neighbors provides a great opportunity to share about God's sacrificial love in relation to the dignity that God has given all human beings.

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Learning alongside as people with disability lead and serve

"Disability isn’t what someone lacks, it’s whether the world makes room for them.” Imagine what it would take in your organization for you to work alongside someone with a disability. Imagine what they might have to overcome in order to thrive. Imagine what they might offer. Reflecting on this has the power to change lives.

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The death of an 84-year-old Catholic priest marked the end of India's secularism

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s culture wars have morphed from rhetoric into policy and an emboldened ecosystem of vigilantes and ideological enforcers has emerged alongside the state, advancing a vision of an uncompromisingly Hindu India. This presents a growing threat to democracy, religious liberty, and especially a minority Christian population.

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Skilled Christian writers won't be left behind in the AI era

For all the fears and frenzy around the emergence of generative AI, best selling author Jerry B. Jenkins maintains that "technology... can’t write from conviction, from the overflow of the passions of the heart." While generative AI is a powerful research tool on their devices, there will always be a place for skilled inspired writers.

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